Marcus Aurelius. To himself (№ 336700)

Don't do anything unintentionally, without considering the common good, not understanding, absently. Not cooperate for his thoughts in beautiful words. Don't be verbose nor in speech, nor the vain
in business. And may God that's in you, is a patron of being courageous, Mature, civic, Roman ruler, to put himself in order, which is waiting for a signal to retreat is ready easily part with life, does not need neither the oath nor the guarantor with any other person. Within it clarity and lack of need for external assistance and peace of mind, which depends on the other. So, you need to be [initially] straight, not straighten.